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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
  • Sinusitis

12 Antibiotic Stewardship Considerations for Bronchitis, Asthma Exacerbation, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Or COPD) Exacerbation, Viral Upper Respiratory Infection, And Acute Sinusitis (WB4764R)

Describe the epidemiology and etiology of acute uncomplicated bronchitis. Describe the diagnosing and treatment of acute uncomplicated bronchitis. Describe whether antibiotics are indicated in patients with exacerbations of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Describe the epidemiology and etiology of viral upper respiratory tract infections (URI) and acute bacterial sinusitis. Discuss appropriate approaches to establishing a diagnosis of viral URI versus acute bacterial sinusitis. Describe evidence-based management of viral URI and acute bacterial sinusitis. Describe the role of the healthcare team in antibiotic stewardship.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.25 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.25 creditsNursingUp to 1.25 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.25 credits

MOC types

No MOC

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Pricing

Free

Reported to ACCME by the provider

  • Enduring / On-demand
  • Credit · Up to 1.25 credits
  • Released
    Jan 31, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Feb 1, 2028 1 year left